Environmental Standards Flashcards

Which ASHRAE standard sets requirements for managing Legionellosis risk in building water systems?

Answer: ASHRAE Standard 188

ASHRAE 188 requires a water management program to reduce Legionella risk in building water systems.

Under OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (aligned with GHS), how many sections must a Safety Data Sheet contain?

Answer: 16

GHS-aligned Safety Data Sheets follow a standardized format with 16 sections.

Magnetic fluorescent light ballasts made before 1979 that are not labeled 'No PCBs' should be assumed to contain:

Answer: Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)

Ballasts made before 1979 often contain PCBs, so unlabeled units must be treated as PCB-containing when they are disposed of.

The EPA Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rule applies to facilities whose total aboveground oil storage capacity is more than:

Answer: 1,320 gallons

SPCC plans are required when aboveground oil storage capacity exceeds 1,320 gallons, counting only containers of 55 gallons or more.

What minimum 1-100 ENERGY STAR score must a commercial building earn to qualify for ENERGY STAR certification?

Answer: 75

A building must score 75 or higher, meaning it performs better than at least 75% of similar buildings nationwide.

When mold is found in an occupied building, what is the most important first step in remediation according to EPA guidance?

Answer: Identify and fix the moisture source

Mold will come back unless the water or moisture problem causing it is fixed first.

An Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program for a commercial building puts priority on:

Answer: Prevention, monitoring, and the least-toxic control methods

IPM cuts pesticide use through exclusion, sanitation, monitoring, and targeted least-toxic treatments.